2019 BOB AWARDS
It’s that time of year—our annual Best of the Best awards celebrate the city’s outstanding food, shopping, nightlife, entertainment, and more
BY TAYLOR BOWLER, RACHEL KANG, GREG LACOUR, JEN TOTA McGIVNEY, MATT McKENZIE, JARED MISNER, ADAM RHEW, SHAMEIKA RHYMES, ALEXANDRIA SANDS, ANDY SMITH, AND EMMA WAY

MOUNTAIN ESCAPES
Retreat to a rustic cabin in the woods, a charming bed-and-breakfast, or a luxury resort in four hours or less. Here’s our mountain getaway guide
BY TAYLOR BOWLER, GREG LACOUR, ANNA VAN ERVEN, AND EMMA WAY

ROYAL WEDDINGS
From near and far, couples come to get hitched in the domain of The King, Richard Petty
BY JODIE VALADE

Life Lessons WBTV viewer favorite Kristen Miranda kicks o QC@3, a new hour of local programming this fall

WILL TRAVEL FOR BEER
Craft beer culture is having a moment, and not just in Charlotte. We’re hitting the road to explore some prime breweries in Delaware, Maine, Virginia, and more. BY GREG LACOUR, JARED MISNER, ALEXANDRIA SANDS, AND EMMA WAY

WHAT’S OUR BARBECUE STORY? Carolina barbecue has endured through the decades, but its roots are drying up with the farm towns where it developed. Is it condemned to change?
BY GREG LACOUR

THE WAGES OF REVALUATION
Eight years after a disastrous overassessment of land values, the county exercises more diligence—and tax bills spike accordingly
BY CHUCK M
SHANE

BREAKING DOWN THE WEDGE
The lines between have and have-not parts of town are eroding, and the poor scramble to find places to live anywhere they can
BY GREG LACOUR

WHAT IS CHARLOTTE’S SOUND?
As with local food, it’s a question that leads everywhere
BY ANDY SMITH

A WORD ON WOMEN
Women are largely absent from the history books. It’s time to fill in the gaps
BY EMMA WAY

THE TROLL HUNTERS
A pair of young Clemson professors look into Russian troll accounts on Twitter—
and find more than they ever imagined
BY GREG LACOUR

BEST NEW RESTAURANTS
The city’s dining culture continues to evolve. Here’s our guide to 25 new restaurants to try
BY TAYLOR BOWLER AND EMMA WAY

Health
Charlotte has the tools to end the HIV epidemic—but can it?

Then + Now
As our city turns 250, a look back at its beginning

OUT OF THE PAPER CAGE
Twenty years ago, Ray Warren
became the first openly gay,
state-elected Republican. Now
he begins a new cause: pleading
for civility in the public arena
BY BARRY YEOMAN

BOONE
Cozy up in this mountain town, home to Appalachian State BY JaRED MisNER

ANNAPOLIS
Explore this Maryland coastal town on foot, or better yet, by boat BY CaT CaRTER

Life Lessons: Clayton Wilcox
Our school superintendent still loves that first-day-of-
school feeling

The Panthers, Post-
Jerry
A new owner, a new season. What’s ahead for the Panthers?

THE INFLUENCERS
Instagram is the latest frontier
of Internet business, and the
follower counts keep climbing
BY SARAH CROSLAND

THE NEW BREED
City Council’s “youthquake”
last year brought more young
politicians to power
BY GREG LACOUR

ENCHANTED TERROIR
A trip through Napa Valley
overwhelms the senses with crisp
wines and lush scenery
BY ADAM RHEW

THE BOURBON TRAIL
Two girlfriends sip their way
through Kentucky’s bourbon belt
BY KRISTEN WILE

People
An Episcopal minister holds back her own emotions while comforting the bereaved

Life Lessons: Dianne Chipps Bailey
From her uptown , the Charlotte attorney makes her mark on politics and philanthropy

Life Lessons: Ramona Brant
A personal light for mass incarceration awareness ends too soon


Refugee Support Service mobilizes neighbors to befriend our newest arrivals

FROM HERE TO HEAVEN
A Charlotte farm boy grew up to
become America’s pastor. After
Rev. Billy Graham’s death at age
99, a writer reflects on Graham’s
impact and ponders the future
of his ministry BY KEN GARFIELD

THE AGE GAP - As the ‘silver tsunami’ washes into Charlotte, agencies that serve older adults are forced to play catch-up BY GREG LACOUR

THE RAMONA AND WHEEZY SHOW - Ramona Holloway and her mom Wheezy transition to a new stage, one of mutual caregiving BY JEN TOTA MCGIVNEY

People
Meet the woman
who created
Sonic Man

Perspective
Rooting for
others to succeed
instead of fail

BUZZ
Life Lessons:
Caleb Sigmon
He’s a 24-year-old
Santa, but you’d
never know that
when he puts on
his red coat

News
What’s behind
a sharp increase
in pedestrian
fatalities?

There are hundreds of non-profits in the city. How do you decided how much to give, what to give, and which charities to give to? Our guide gives you answers. A feature by Charlotte native David Joy looks back on the city’s fish camps and its future without them, and we review new restaurant Loft & Cellar. Also in this issue: Previewing the new 30 for 30 on Ric Flair, a seat fit for President Taft, and ways to wear velvet this fall.

Looking for the city’s most memorable burgers? We’ve got them. We also review SouthPark’s newest steak house, track Guy Fieri’s Camero across the city, and visit a chocolatier in Concord. A bit father away, we found a mountain town for stargazers, artists, and outdoor enthusiasts. We also look at Lumberton’s efforts of recovery one year after Hurricane Matthew brought catastrophic flooding to its town streets, and find its residents haven’t yet lost hope.

One year ago this month, a police officer fatally shot Keith Lamont Scott in the University City area, setting off protests and violence in the city’s streets. On the anniversary of that important moment in our city’s history, we take a look at the most pressing issues Charlotte faces today—affordable housing, police-citizen relationships, early education, immigration, and transportation, along with 24 others. For each, we either offer a solution or shine light on people who are already working toward solutions in those areas. It’s a powerful section that should serve as a reference for city residents and leaders alike.

But there’s more here. We also have our fall previews for arts and fashion, along with a guide to wine day trips you can take this fall; Jen McGivney tells a funny and fascinating story about Bill Edwards, the Davidson graduate who never actually lived; and our food team has some thoughts on new restaurants Wu’s Cajun Seafood and Ted’s Montana Grill.

Settle into the final days of summer with our Family Fun Guide to Charlotte, in the August issue. Our list of 25 things to do with your kids in Charlotte stretches from the nostalgic (a burger at Zack’s, anyone?) to the new (have you tried the Popbar in NoDa yet?) and is sure to have something for you. Also this month, we look ahead to this month’s PGA Championship, to be held at Quail Hollow Club. Charlotte native Ron Green Jr. takes us through the city’s sports history, from the days when wrestling was probably the biggest event in town, to today’s world of Hornets and Panthers and major championships. We also visit the Charlie Sifford Course at Revolution Park, a course with just as much history at Quail Hollow.

Everybody needs a doctor at some point, so each year we bring you our list of top physicians in the Charlotte area. This year’s list includes more than 250 doctors across more than 60 specialties. We also took our medical stories out of the city this year, traveling to Cuba with a team of Charlotte-area doctors to perform joint surgeries on Cubans in need of help. And we offer five healthy escapes where you can go and recharge, all within a six-hour drive of Charlotte. Finally, not to be outdone is our list of the top 50 craft beers in the region, something that’s sure to make you thirsty as summer settles in.

Fried food. Southerners do it better than anyone. This month, look at the 25 best fried foods in Charlotte. It all starts, of course, with that beloved chicken place in South End. But we also look at the evolution of fried food, and how in 2017 it has a new meaning. Our feature on a group of African American chefs who have put together a new series called Soul Food Sessions shows that these chefs want to challenge your assumptions and break stereotypes. 

Also, this month, you’ll want to read the feature on refugees in Charlotte. The story shows the hurdles they have to face in leaving their home countries, and the goals they have when they arrive. 

Every year, the city awaits our annual BOB Awards issue, featuring the Best of the Best of Charlotte. Now approaching 20 years old, the awards have become among the most coveted prizes in the city for restaurants, shops, arts organizations, and many more. This year we have 306 winners, ranging from brand-new establishments to time-tested classics. You won’t want to miss it. Also this month, we take an in-depth look at the mysterious death of Ketie Memory Jones in Plaza Midwood, and a look at safety on the water as we approach pool and lake season.

If you don’t want to live inside Charlotte city limits, where should you live? We provide the answers this month with our exclusive list of the best suburbs in the Charlotte region. We took 21 towns around the city and examined them in 12 areas, ranging from arts and entertainment to diversity to schools. Then we ranked them against the others in each category and came up with our list. Some of the list may surprise you. We also take a look at the broader real estate picture in Charlotte, checking in on the stability of the housing market and rental market as prices continue to go up. Greg Lacour went out to the River District to talk to folks who are deciding whether to sell their homes in order to make way for the biggest new development project in the area since Ballantyne. And Jesse Solloff’s essay, “Our Last Home,” is a touching, heartbreaking story you won’t want to miss.

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